Scarlett Johansson recently took a stand against OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, in an interview with The New York Times. The Her actor expressed her disapproval of Altman, suggesting that he would make a good Marvel villain, possibly with a robotic arm. The feud between Johansson and Altman began in May, when OpenAI allegedly used an
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The latest Global Outlook report by PWC predicts that China’s entertainment and media industry is on track to narrow the distance with the United States in the next four years. With an expected increase of over 7%, revenues from advertising and consumer spending in China are projected to reach $362.5 billion by 2028. This growth
Lionsgate has recently made a significant acquisition in the form of the John Carney directed musical comedy, Power Ballad. This upcoming film stars the talented duo of Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas and is set to be released in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Ireland. The storyline of Power Ballad is centered around a
Over the past weekend, a number of independent films made a strong showing at the box office. A24’s drama “Sing Sing” starring Colman Domingo garnered attention for its impressive limited opening and per screen average, ranking as the third highest of the year so far. The film, set against the backdrop of the Sing Sing
Investor Mario Gabelli is pushing for more financial data and clarity on the valuation of National Amusements, Inc. in the pending merger with Skydance. This $8 billion, two-step transaction involves first taking control of NAI and then merging with Paramount. Gabelli’s “Operation fishbowl” aims to increase visibility into the deal, potentially starting legal actions to
The official trailer for Paramount’s Gladiator II made a huge splash in its first 24 hours after being released on Tuesday. Surpassing the debut trailer traffic of Top Gun: Maverick, the Gladiator II trailer was viewed by an astounding 128 million people worldwide across various social media platforms. In comparison, Top Gun: Maverick generated 75
In a recent development, composer Nomi Abadi has taken legal action against composer Danny Elfman, alleging defamation. According to reports, Abadi claimed that Elfman’s statements to Rolling Stone were filled with falsehoods intended to tarnish her reputation. The lawsuit argues that Elfman portrayed Abadi as a woman seeking revenge and financial gain after being rejected
The upcoming romantic dramedy film “Falling,” led by K.J. Apa, has recently announced the addition of Isabel May, Archie Renaux, Emma Laird, and Alex Jarrett to its cast. The film, directed and written by Colin Krisel and James Krisel, promises to bring a fresh take on relationships and friendship dynamics. The Storyline In “Falling,” Apa’s
During the recent NYC premiere of Apple’s Fly Me to the Moon, Sony Pictures Chairman and CEO, Tom Rothman, shared his thoughts on the pending $8 billion Skydance-Paramount deal. While Rothman acknowledged that there might have been other potential scenarios, he emphasized that the current scenario involves Sony’s pursuit of Paramount Global along with Apollo
The production of the new Western film “Broken Trail” has commenced in Arkansas, featuring a star-studded cast including Rumer Willis, Gbenga Akkinagbe, Jeff Fahey, and Graham Greene. Directed by Johnny Remo and produced by his Skipstone Pictures, the film is set in 1875 and follows the story of Katherine, played by Willis, whose life is